AI-generatedSinjar at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – Apr, Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jul · 42°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,140 h
- Rain a year
- 345 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 517 m
Climate in Sinjar
Sinjar has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 42 °C, while January is the coolest at 12 °C. With around 3,140 hours of sunshine a year, Sinjar is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 12.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Sinjar
The best time to visit Sinjar is from March to April and from October to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to April and in November. From June to September it can get very hot, with highs of up to 42 °C. The wettest month is January with 58 mm of precipitation.
Sinjar through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Sinjar in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 19–32 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Sinjar in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 38–42 °C by day
- 12.2 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day in all
Sinjar in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 20–36 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Sinjar in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 12–14 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – Apr, Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jun – Sep
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: April
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: March – April, October – November
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 21°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 23°
- Night, 23:00: about 20°
06:1817:38
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:02–06:53 · evening 17:03–17:54
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:52–06:02 · evening 17:54–18:04
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Sinjar compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 32° at the start of the month to 24° at the end. The days get 1.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 32° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 19° | 13° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.8 h |
What is the weather like in Sinjar in October?
In October, Sinjar is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 23 mm in total. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Sinjar.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 20 min06:18 – 17:38
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 27 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 15 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %73 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %83 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Compare two months in Sinjar
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
April has the better holiday weather in Sinjar: score 92 against 83. In April, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. April has 3 more rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 83 | 92better |
| Daytime high | 29° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 17° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 8.0 h | 8.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 4better | 7 |
| Rainfall | 23 mmbetter | 42 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Sinjar month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
42January12° · 4.8 h
In January, Sinjar is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Sinjar.
Sinjar in January57February14° · 5.9 h
In February, Sinjar is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Sinjar.
Sinjar in February84March19° · 7.1 h
In March, Sinjar is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 56 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Sinjar.
Sinjar in March92April25° · 8.6 h
In April, Sinjar is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Sinjar.
Sinjar in April69May32° · 10.6 h
In May, Sinjar is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 10.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 22 mm in total. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Sinjar.
Sinjar in May50June38° · 12.4 h
In June, Sinjar is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. With around 12.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Sinjar.
Sinjar in June50July42° · 12.6 h
In July, Sinjar is very hot: daytime highs average 42 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. With around 12.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Sinjar.
Sinjar in July50August41° · 11.7 h
In August, Sinjar is very hot: daytime highs average 41 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. With around 11.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Sinjar.
Sinjar in August50September36° · 10.6 h
In September, Sinjar is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 10.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Sinjar.
Sinjar in September83October29° · 8.0 h
In October, Sinjar is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 23 mm in total. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Sinjar.
Sinjar in October88November20° · 6.3 h
In November, Sinjar is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Sinjar.
Sinjar in November53December14° · 4.5 h
In December, Sinjar is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Sinjar.
Sinjar in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Sinjar
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
PleasantOctober: nights around 17°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in January (4°), the warmest in July (27°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to February, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 42 | 12° | 4° | 4.8 h | 10 | 58 |
| FebruaryFeb | 57 | 14° | 5° | 5.9 h | 9 | 51 |
| MarchMar | 84 | 19° | 8° | 7.1 h | 9 | 56 |
| AprilApr | 92 | 25° | 13° | 8.6 h | 7 | 42 |
| MayMay | 69 | 32° | 18° | 10.6 h | 4 | 22 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 38° | 23° | 12.4 h | 1 | 1 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 42° | 27° | 12.6 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 41° | 26° | 11.7 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 50 | 36° | 22° | 10.6 h | 1 | 2 |
| OctoberOct | 83 | 29° | 17° | 8.0 h | 4 | 23 |
| NovemberNov | 88 | 20° | 10° | 6.3 h | 6 | 37 |
| DecemberDec | 53 | 14° | 6° | 4.5 h | 9 | 54 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine hours in Sinjar
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.0 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Sinjar, 71 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Sinjar: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Sinjar has about 4 rainy days with 23 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Sinjar
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 45 min
- Olive skin
- about 60 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Sinjar
How breezy and how cloudy Sinjar is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Sinjar typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 27 % of the sky over Sinjar: mostly sunny, with about 8.0 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Sinjar
How often the day gets hot in Sinjar (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Sinjar has about 15 hot days, with an average daytime high of 29 °C: often hot. Avoid the midday sun, look for shade and drink plenty.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Sinjar
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Sinjar in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Sinjar has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 90) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 48).
- 90
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 65
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 33 °C by day
- 11.0 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 41 °C by day
- 12.0 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 83
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
- 48
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 5 h
- Distance
- 3,720 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Sinjar compared
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Sinjar vs Qamishli
In October the holiday weather in Sinjar and Qamishli is about equally good (score 83 vs 86). During the day it is about as warm in Qamishli as in Sinjar.
| in October | Sinjar | Qamishli |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 83 | 86 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 3 |
| Best time | Mar – Apr, Oct – Nov | Mar – May, Oct – Nov |
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Frequently asked questions about Sinjar
When is the best time to visit Sinjar?
The best time to visit Sinjar is from March to April and from October to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Sinjar?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 42 °C and nights around 27 °C. January is the coolest month at 12 °C.
When does it rain most in Sinjar?
The wettest month is January with 58 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Sinjar get?
Sinjar gets around 3,140 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 12.6 hours a day; in December there are 4.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Sinjar in?
Sinjar is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Sinjar?
A nonstop flight from London to Sinjar takes about 5 h, for a straight-line distance of about 3,720 km.
Which school holidays are best for Sinjar?
Sinjar has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 90) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 48). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 90, May half-term 65, summer holidays 50, October half-term 83, Christmas holidays 48.